The UK Fund
The UK Fund supports scaling proven projects that transform systems and create lasting community benefits across the UK, focusing on systemic change and evidence-driven impact.
Funder: National Lottery Community Fund
Due Dates: Rolling (no deadline)
Funding Amounts: £500,000–£5,000,000 per project; funding duration 2–10 years (most awards 3–5 years)
Summary: Supports scaling proven projects that transform systems and deliver lasting benefits for communities across the UK.
Key Information: Only projects with demonstrated impact and readiness to scale are eligible; new/unproven projects are not funded.
Description
The UK Fund, administered by the National Lottery Community Fund, provides substantial grants to organisations seeking to expand projects that have already demonstrated positive impact in UK communities. The fund is designed to support initiatives that go beyond service delivery, aiming to transform systems and create lasting change. Projects must show clear evidence of impact, readiness to scale, and benefit communities across multiple UK locations or share learning that can influence change elsewhere. Preference is given to projects led by and for disabled people, but applications are welcome from a wide range of organisations, provided they meet the programme’s criteria and focus on one of the fund’s core aims.
